Sofia Coppola to Direct 'Little Mermaid' for Universal

Joe Wright had been attached to helm the live-action project that is being produced by Working Title.

Sofia Coppola is in negotiations to direct Universal's live-action adaptation of the classic fairy tale The Little Mermaid, THR has confirmed.

Joe Wright had been attached to helm the project that is being produced by Working Title. The project differs dramatically from previous films directed by Coppola, including Lost in Translation and most recently The Bling Ring, both of which are aimed at a highbrow adult audience.